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ADCES Kentucky Network

Welcome to the homepage for the ADCES Kentucky Network! This group represents and supports members and groups throughout our state. We encourage you to look around, join in discussions and participate.

Coordinating Body for 2026

2026 CB Leader: Beth Ackerman, RDN, CDCES

2027 Leader- Elect: Shana Nicholson, BSN, RN, CDCES, MLDE, PCCN

2026 Financial Co-Leaders: Kelly Dawes RN BSN MLDE & Beth Cecil, RDN, LD

2026 Advocacy Coordinator: Shana Nicholson, BSN, RN, CDCES, MLDE, PCCN

2026 Web Administrator: DeAnna Leonard, RN, BSN, LDE

Members at Large:

KDPCP Representative - Chelsea Atwood, RN
Kentucky Diabetes Network - Beth Ackerman, RDN, CDCES

LNG Leaders/Contact:

Greater Louisville: Shana Nicholson, BSN, RN, CDCES, MLDE, PCCN

Bluegrass: Solvej Guthrie, MS, CDCES, MLDE

Tri-State: Kelly Dawes, RN, BSN, MLDE

LNG Team Members:

Bluegrass: Solvej Guthrie

Tri State: Beth Cecil, Kelly Dawes, DeAnna Leonard

Greater Louisville: Mechelle Coble, Shana Nicholson, Beth Ackerman

**Please continue to scroll down for the latest blog posts from the state and for information regarding your local networking group (LNG) including discussions and upcoming events. Be sure to subscribe to your local LNG to stay up to date with events in your area and to network with local ADCES members. For questions or information on how to do this, please reach out to the CB Technology Leader here **

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Latest Discussions

Is your profile up to date?

By: DeAnna Leonard , 10 days ago

Posted in: Kentucky Coordinating Body

Posting a flyer from The ADCES Inclusive Council on updating your profile. Please see it attached. Let me know if you have questions or need help. ------------------------------ DeAnna Leonard, RN, BSN, LDCES Purchase District Health Department ...
RE: Tri State Diabetes Summer Update July 23rd 10:30-3:00 ...

By: DeAnna Leonard , 24 days ago

Posted in: Kentucky Coordinating Body

Please see attached flyer for more information and feel free to share. DeAnna Leonard RN BSN LDE Purchase District Health Department Diabetes Education 916 Kentucky Avenue Paducah, KY 42003 270-444-9625 ext. 107
Tri State Diabetes Summer Update July 23rd 10:30-3:00 ...

By: DeAnna Leonard , 25 days ago

Posted in: Kentucky Coordinating Body

Tri-State LNG invites you to their Summer update all about GLP-1 RA and GIP's along with CGM use. This program will be offered at the WKU Med Center, Bowling Green. 2 FREE Continuing Education hours, lunch and opportunity to talk with exhibitors. These ...
Free Webinar - Practical Implementation of Inhaled ...

By: Erika Eringis , one month ago

Posted in: Kentucky Coordinating Body

Practical Implementation of Inhaled Insulin for Mealtime Management Date : Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Time : 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET This program reviews key updates from the 2026 ADA Standards of Care in Diabetes, focusing on optimizing ...
Free CE Program - Medication update from ADCESOH and ...

By: Ann Hornsby , one month ago

Posted in: Kentucky Coordinating Body

Office and Clinic Based Post New Message Re: Free CE Program - Medication update Reply to Group Reply to Sender May 27, 2026 3:03 PM Dawn Hebert ...
Free CE Program - Medication update

By: Ann Hornsby , one month ago

Posted in: Kentucky Coordinating Body

Free CE from ADCESOH and Diana Isaacs: June 16, 2026 click here to register: https://www.adces. org/event/OHCBJUN26 Please share with colleagues! ------------------------------ Ann Hornsby RDN, LD, CLC, LDN, ...
RE: Job Opening Announcement - Program Evaluator with ...

By: Carisa Castleberry , 3 months ago

Posted in: Kentucky Coordinating Body

Application deadline extended to 4/6/26. Thank you! Cara Castleberry, RN, BSN, CDCES, MLDE, CCHW Program Manager Kentucky Department for Public Health Division ...
Job Opening Announcement - Program Evaluator with KDPCP ...

By: DeAnna Leonard , 3 months ago

Posted in: Kentucky Coordinating Body

JOB OPENING FOR EPIDEMIOLOGIST II - applications due 4/2/26! Join the Kentucky Department for Public Health's Kentucky Diabetes Prevention and Control Program in an exciting opportunity to support efforts to improve the lives and health of people ...
room block extended for PA/DE/WV conference May1-2, ...

By: Tammie Payne , 3 months ago

Posted in: Kentucky Coordinating Body

Room block has been extended to April 7th. Register here: https://www.adces.org/event/PACBMAY26 Hotel Link: https://book.onagilysys.com/wbe/group/616/oglebayresort/auth Group Code: BKG539 Password: Oglebay1 ------------------------------ ...
Free Webinar - MASH: A Progressive Liver Disease Demanding ...

By: Erika Eringis , 3 months ago

Posted in: Kentucky Coordinating Body

MASH: A Progressive Liver Disease Demanding Urgent Action Event Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026 Event Time: 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET MASH is a progressive liver disease within the MASLD ...
Opportunities to volunteer at statewide A1C screenings ...

By: DeAnna Leonard , 4 months ago

Posted in: Kentucky Coordinating Body

You may not know but the Bluegrass Lions Club has been providing free A1C screenings across the state of Kentucky to help identify those at risk for prediabetes. These screenings have provided information and resources to help someone identified at risk ...
PA/DE/ WV 2026 state diabetes meeting

By: Tammie Payne , 4 months ago

Posted in: Kentucky Coordinating Body

Come join us for an amazing conference this year in West Virginia. May 1-2, 2026 at Oglebay. See attached brochure for details. CDCESs must participate (virtually or in-person) in CE activities twice during their renewal cycle regarding the ...